Head coach Mark Dantonio once again looks to quarterback Andrew Maxwell to improve a unit that was downright dreadful last fall. If Maxwell struggles again, so will the Spartans. The offensive line appears experienced however it is not a top 5 line in the conference. Le’Veon Bell is off to the NFL, leaving junior Nick Hill as the starter entering September. A young wide receiver group is sparked by Alex Burbridge and DeAnthony Arnett. Dion Sims is gone at tight end, leaving a trio of pass catchers left to fill the void.
Michigan State once again finished in the top 5 in the country in total defense last fall. Stars William Gholston, Chris Norman and Johnny Adams are gone however the majority of the unit remain intact and figures once again to be among the best. Arjen Colquhoun is a new arrival to the starting lineup and is poised to be one of the better safeties in recent MSU memory.
Notre Dame looks to be the only test in an otherwise soft non-conference schedule. Michigan State does not play Ohio State, Penn State or Wisconsin this fall however we are betting on the offense struggling again and Dantonio blowing at least a game or two on his own resulting in another disappointing finish in East Lansing.
PREDICTION: 3-1 non-conference, 3-5 conference, 6-6 overall.
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